Kim Holman's Journey

Follow Kim's updates on her cancer journey.

Here Comes the Sun!

All glory to God!!! I had an amazing meeting with Dr. Millard today, and I’m thrilled to share that almost all the cancer cells are DEAD!!!!! Dr. Millard, JoAnn, and the entire team at the UVA Health Cancer Center are truly incredible. My next appointment is in three months, and I couldn’t be more excited!! The medication is working perfectly, and I’m responding so well. I’m diligently keeping up with my supplements, diet, and exercise. Most importantly, I know that God is orchestrating everything to bring healing to my body.

What’s the outlook? Assuming all the cells are dead by August, our focus will shift to keeping the “initial cell” as inactive as possible. This initial cell is the one that started everything, and we don’t know where it is or when it might cause trouble again. Because of this, I’ll be regularly monitored to tackle it as soon as it appears. My plan is to stay healthy and not see it for many years!

What’s next? The sun!!! Glen and I are heading to Hawaii next week with our good friends Brett and Angela Knobloch. After that, I’ll fly to Cincinnati. My mom broke her hip on Thursday evening. Despite her diligent exercises, osteoporosis got the better of her. She had surgery to insert a rod and pin and is now in a nice rehab facility. My son, Ben, took a week off to stay with my dad this week. A friend of my parents will be with my dad next week, and Kristen adjusted her schedule to cover the weekend and the start of the following week before I arrive after Hawaii. Once my mom is discharged from rehab, I’ll drive my parents to my home in Virginia. The retirement community where they are registered doesn’t have an opening yet, so they’ll stay at my home and a handicap-equipped hotel suite temporarily.

I firmly believe that God is in control! While I may never know why I have cancer, I prayed the day before my diagnosis to deepen my relationship with God. I’ve found a new confidence in His work and presence in this world! As Babbie Mason says, “God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too good to be unkind. So when you don’t understand, when you don’t see His plan, when you can’t trace His hand, trust His heart.”

Don’t expect any new posts until sometime in August. Have a wonderful summer!!

16 responses to “Here Comes the Sun!”

  1. dreamilyshinye586ba1f4c Avatar
    dreamilyshinye586ba1f4c

    Fabulous news!!! So grateful to God. Prayers for safe travels and an amazing trip!

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      slblack81

      So exciting to hear!! God is good!

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    cheerful30faa92034

    Kim, that is wonderful news!! God is good always. Hope you and Glen have a wonderful time in Hawaii. I will keep you in my prayers 🙏

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    mentalityslowlyf0057fe72e

    Great news! God is good!

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  4. quartersfarm Avatar

    Thanks for this wonderful update. God is teaching: providing and healing. To Him be all the Glory!!!!

    Enjoy Hawaii with Glenn.

    praying for you mom and dad. Cynthia McCaskill

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    sweetlady7f041c7dd4

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful news, Kim! Praise God! I hope you and Glen have a fun and joyful and relaxing time in Hawaii. Blessings to your mom and dad as well, and in their move to you in Virginia. May God heal your mom and direct all those plans.

    In His love,

    Tom

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  6. briefe5eab1d227 Avatar
    briefe5eab1d227

    What wonderful news, Kim. May the Lord be praised!

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      delightfullyae8cd0d053

      Rejoicing with u & Glen, your many loved ones, praying 4 your wonderful trip ahead & 4 your dear parents, healing on their journey, from Dede

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    mystic8d47bc6c13

    Praise God for healing and hope! So happy for you and will continue to pray that you will stay ahead of all of this.

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  8. drglenholman Avatar

    This blog is amazing and very well written!!! I am praying for these cancer cells to be eradicated, even the one that started this process!! God is SO good!! Rejoicing with you!!! 🤗💖🙏

    Love always, Glen

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    dependable91ee269a15

    Such wonderful news!!!
    God is doing a great work in your health and life!! So sorry to hear about your mom.

    Continued prayers…..enjoy Hawaii!!
    Always,
    Lynnette
    Sent from my iPhone

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    Randall Peltola

    this is wonderful news and all praise to God and a good hospital staff! We will keep praying for continued good reports!

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    thoughtfully3af6866ef4

    Congratulations on great news and results. Blessings

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  12. luckyspeedily52e3501091 Avatar
    luckyspeedily52e3501091

    Hello Kim,

    I pray this finds you well.

    I am celebrating this news!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I returned from vacation and sadly a homegoing service. Would love to catch up and do lunch again!

    Does that work for you?

    Lisa

    Lisa A. Harris
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    1. Kim Holman Avatar
      Kim Holman

      Lunch sounds great! I’ll message you 🙂

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      1. mentalityslowlyf0057fe72e Avatar
        mentalityslowlyf0057fe72e

        God answers prayer!

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